Clinical Psychology

The Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology at the University of Wollongong is for graduates of a four-year accredited psychology program, interweaving supervised research (which accounts for around two thirds of the degree) with professional training and supervised placements.  

The  Clinical Psychology Clinical Psychology  program at the University of Wollongong University of Wollongong  provides a comprehensive program of study of the professional practice of psychology including assessment, intervention, communication and ethics. It also provides specialised training and supervised practice in the assessment and intervention skills of clinical psychologists.

Key facts

• Supervised practice and structured learning provide a fifth and sixth year that meet the requirements for general registration as a psychologist, and to provide preparation for entry into a registrar program leading to an area of practice endorsement in clinical psychology with the Psychology Board of Australia. 

• You will develop a PhD thesis with the guidance of an expert supervisor and have some flexibility in the configuration of course work, clinical placements and research. Typically, coursework is completed in years one, three and four, with a sustained research focus throughout.

• The Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

Courses include:

• Psychotherapy

• Assessment

• Applied Interventions

• Clinical Assessment and Interventions

• Thesis